Tenuta San Vincenti – Gaiole in Chianti (SI)

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TERROIR

The Chianti Classico production area, reaching from Florence to Siena, has maintained its appearance almost entirely intact over the years. History, culture, wild woods, farming and winemaking are the landmarks of this breathtaking corner of Italy.

This cultural environment, together with a very particular climate, the complex composition of the soils and the altitude of this area make the land particularly suited to producing fine wines, an attitude that has its roots in ancient times and has evolved to the actual worldwide fame of Chianti Classico and Supertuscan wines.

The village of Gaiole in Chianti’s history is closely tied to its position at the junction of roads between the Chianti area and the Upper Arno Valley. For this reason, it developed into the market place for the nearby castles, and it has been mentioned in legal documents since 1215. Gaiole and its community joined the Lega del Chianti (Chianti League) in the fourteenth century along with Radda and Castellina. The alliance’s coat of arms was a black rooster that later became the symbol and name of one of the most famous red wines produced here: Chianti Classico.

THE ESTATE

Close to the historical hamlet of San Vincenti, in the locality called Stignano, Tenuta San Vincenti’s estate-farm extends over 60 hectares, completely protected by the surrounding wild forest. The restored ancient farmhouse stands like a precious gem on a carpet of vineyards and olive groves.

The position is superb, with a breathaking view of Monte Amiata and the entire area of the Crete Senesi hills, in a location with one of the most renowned winemaking traditions in the world.

Tenuta San Vincenti’s vineyards are arranged on a hilly ridge oriented from north to south of a rising offshoot from the complex belonging to Mt. Luco, at an altitude ranging from 350 to 550 meters above sea level, with south-eastern and south-western exposure.

Thanks to the orographic altitude of the high and steep hill area and the important presence of the forest that surrounds the estate, the vineyards enjoy protection from winter northerly winds, while in summer, hot weather conditions are not excessive, thanks to a good ventilation and excellent natural drainage.

The soil composition is varied and ranges from a predominantly clayey presence in the lower part, to an important sandy fraction of ancient marine deposits in the upper part, all veined by sandstone and Tuscan flake rocks.

The vines, of Sangiovese and Merlot varieties, with and an average age of twenty years, are planted with a density of 6,000 plants per hectare and trained using the low spurred cordon techniques.

CHIANTI CLASSICO
Elegantly fresh and intense in the softness on the palate with fruity aromas of small red fruits and a balanced finish of spices A wine for every occasion, particularly suited for raw meat dishes like “carpaccio” and “steak tartàre”, vegetarian and meat pasta sauces. Excellent for aperitifs with cured meats and aged cheeses.

TECHNICAL DATA
GRAPE VARIETY: Sangiovese 85%, Merlot 15%.
AGE OF VINEYARD: 15-20 years
VINIFICATION: at a controlled temperature up to a maximum of 28 ° C. Maceration, depending on the vintage, from 14 to 20 days.
ELERVATION: in wood of various formats starting from a minimum size of 5hl for 8 months, finishing with 2 months of rest in the thermo-conditioned concrete tanks.
AGING INDICATIONS: 10-15 years.

CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA
Intense, enveloping, ripe fruity, notes of red fruit jams and spices, long in the finish with mineral and leather hints. Excellent for pasta with game sauces, cold cuts and cheeses, white and red meats. A natural pairing with Florentine steak.

TECHNICAL DATA
GRAPE VARIETY: Sangiovese 90%; international grape varieties 10%
AGE OF VINEYARD: 20 years
VINIFICATION: at a controlled temperature up to a maximum of 28 ° C. Maceration, depending on the vintage, from 15 to 22 days.
ELERVATION: in wood in various formats for 24 months, with a 2-month finissage in thermo-conditioned concrete tanks.
AGING INDICATIONS: 10-20 years.

CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE
Large and full-bodied, round with a fascinating digression of aromas from jam to hints of tobacco, leather, camphor and spices, very long on the palate with a savory finish and roasting aromas. Though being an interesting meditation wine, it is excellently celebrated with elaborate and intense dishes like all slow cooking and grilled game proposals. Surprising and particular combination with raisins and bitter chocolate stewed “Dolceforte” Wild Boar.

TECHNICAL DATA
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Sangiovese
AGE OF VINEYARD: 15-25 years
VINIFICATION: at a controlled temperature up to a maximum of 28 ° C. Maceration, depending on the vintage, from 16 to 25 days.
ELERVATION: in wood of various formats for 30 months with finishing 3 months in thermo-conditioned concrete tanks.
AGING INDICATIONS: over 20 years.

“STIGNANO” TOSCANA ROSSO IGT
Soft, balanced structure, sweet fruity sensations flavored with peppery spices, licorice, cinnamon. This Super Tuscan wine pairs perfectly with cured meats and cheese platters, especially aged and semi-aged sheep cheeses. Very interesting with mushroom-based dishes and small game sauces.

TECHNICAL DATA
GRAPE VARIETY: Merlot 60%, Sangiovese 35%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%.
AGE OF VINEYARD: 15-20 years
VINIFICATION: at a controlled temperature up to a maximum of 28 ° C. Maceration, depending on the vintage, from 15 to 22 days.
ELERVATION: in wood in 5 hl tonneaux for 18 months, with 3 months of rest in thermo-conditioned concrete tanks.
AGING INDICATIONS: over 20 years.